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North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth May 29th 2008

Howdy! Today is a sad day because Melanie and I have to leave Texas. We could easily spend another 3 weeks in this one state and never get bored. Fort Worth and the surrounding area certainly impressed us and we can't wait to come back. Yesterday (Wed May 28), Mel and I decided to take the 35 minute drive to Dallas. Now listen, I don't know what the heck is wrong with us but for some reason we seem to get lost in cities. There were several districts we wanted to visit in Dallas including The West End, Arts District, GLBT section and Uptown. We literally outskirted all of them...lol. We do always manage to find the slum area though. Yup. We both blame it on those crazy, cartoon-like maps that you NEVER can tell what ... read more
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North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth May 29th 2008

Hi! Billy Bob's Honky Tonk was so impressive and fun I decided to post the pictures seperately. Enjoy! :) -Des... read more
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North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth May 28th 2008

Okay so lets get down to the boots and buckles. Melanie was accosted today by a slimy, mid 60's, died jet-black hair, 1970's-styled, cigarette pack in shirt pocket, vintage caddy driving, motel loving, Hunter Thomas reading bastard. Before I go on about how much we loved Fort Worth, I have to get this off my chest. Suuuuure, Melanie was in a flimsy gray tank-top because the temp was going to be 95 today and carrying my root-beer bottle that looked like "ready for a good time" brew, but still - this guy was slimy! Mel and I were finishing our stroll down Exchange Ave in the Historic Stockyards section of Fort Worth, just about to cross the street toward the internationally known (thanks to the TV show Dallas) Cattlemen's Steakhouse, when all of a sudden this ... read more
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North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth May 28th 2008

Well, spit on my spurs and shine them up boys, we're in Fort Woth, Texas! Yee-Ha! Wrap me in a Texas flag and burn it, um, I mean - get'on little doggies! We are in the land of the bush. Land of beef. Blondes and 10 gallon hats. Oil. Did I mention beef? Things are definitely bigger, and dear I say, better in Texas. I know I am being really politically incorrect, I sincerely do that to gain a giggle or two, but Mel and I really do like Texas. Last time I wrote we were in Orlando heading to Taverna Opa at Pointe! Orlando. Once we arrived Mel got a bit peeved when she saw the belly dancer ladies doing their thing so we decided to eat at B.B. Kings's Blues Club & Restaurant. What ... read more
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North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth April 13th 2008

Texas - called "The Cowtown" Wir sind aufgrund einer Health Conference von Dienstag bis Freitag nach Fort Worth geflogen. Waren an 2 Tagen bei der Konferenz - war wirklich interessant und es gab tausende Vorträge anzuschauen, wobei uns die Wahl aufgrund vieler Interessen sehr schwer fiel... Wir hatten natürlich auch genug Zeit, um Texas und die Kultur (vor allem wieder mal durch unsere Couchsurfer) anzuschaun und zu erleben. Outcome: Texas ist anders! Und Cowboys/Countrymusik etc. , wie es im TV versprochen wird, GENAUSO ist es auch! Wenngleich unsere Couchsurfer nicht ganz mit diesem Ruf einverstanden sind... Kann man jedoch nicht mit New Mexico und schon GAR nicht mit Kalifornien vergleichen - der Kulturunterschied ist verdammt groß. Zu unseren Couchsurfern: Justin ist eine einzigartige Persönlichkeit, und wir sind wirklich froh, ihn kenneng... read more
Texan boots
Clock in Downtown
Die Gegend, in der wir gewohnt haben.

North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth February 4th 2008

You know what? Don't come to Dallas. It isn't fun to visit. Today Ronn and I tried to make it fun and interesting. We tried, but Dallas got in the way. First thing was a trip to the Ft. Worth Science and Planetarium. I haven't been to a planetarium since I was a little kid, and I was really looking forward to it. We checked the website to make sure everything was cool. They had an update that said because of the Texas Stock Show (a cow show), parking might be limited. Okay, no problem. We head down there using Ronn's GPS. It says we are where we are supposed to be, but nothing that looks like a science center or planetarium. Ask the man at the visitor center - and he says most of it ... read more
The SR-71 Simulator
Nose section from a Southwest plane
Cockpit of Southwest plane

North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth February 3rd 2008

Okay, today Dallas was open. I guess it was my mistake thinking that all the museums would stay open later than 5PM. Today Ronn and I drove back to Dallas to see the Dallas World Aquarium. It was pretty muggy inside. There were some pretty cool things to see inside. I love aquariums anyway. Of course, it wasn't even close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but not bad at all for being in the middle of Texas. One thing that you won't see in MBA but they had here is refreshments stands with beer and hard alcohol. No joke! Look at my photo if you don't believe me! Refreshment Stand Attendant: Yes, sir, what can I get for you? Man: How about a Sparky the Sea Turtle Koolaid Slushy for the kid and a gin and ... read more
Refreshment Stand
Sea Cow!
Little guys in Suits

North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth February 2nd 2008

Well, I thought today was going to be a great day for sight-seeing in the greater Dallas area...but I was wrong. Let's start at the beginning. As is the case most days on this road trip of mine, it was a late start...because Ronn and I were up until the wee hours of the morning chatting, etc. So we got out of the house after one o'clock and headed to Dallas. The first stop was the Sixth Floor Museum. It's actually a whole museum in the Book Depository Building where Lee Harvey Oswald shot John F. Kennedy. The tour was self-paced audio tour. They gave you headphones connected to these digital units we hung around our necks. It told you where to go and then had audio or video pieces to explain each stop. It was ... read more
The Reunion Tower
Where the shot was fired
Fountain Square

North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth February 1st 2008

Well, time came for me to get moving again. You know what they say about a rolling stone collects no moss. Before I left, Gary and I went to the Oasis (in the day this time) for lunch. That place is even more impressive in the dark - the restaurant not only has four different levels you can eat on, it sits high above Lake Travis, so it has a beautiful view. We tried to get a fourth floor table, but because it wasn't their busy season we had to settle for the second floor. I had some fajitas, Gary had some soup. We talked about things for a little while, finished our meals, gave each other a hug, then parted ways. I was on my way to Fort Worth. The drive wasn't too exciting, but ... read more
View from our table
Looking down from our table on floor three
Lake Travis

North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth January 1st 2008

People often ask, why is it that you love Mission work so much? And Why Africa? And I begin to think, OK... Do they really want to know? How much can they comprehend or process at one time? Where do I start? Am I going to overload them with what I'm about to say? It's not that I don't love America, Yes, we'll miss our families, but it's just....... Oh, the thoughts that begin to roll, the faces, the kids, the smiles, the willingness to study, the daily reward of feeling tired and worn out in His service, the satisfaction of a job well done, the knowledge that you are working with some of the most amazing people you know! Knowing that come tomorrow there will be more studies out there than I can get to ... read more
Heading Home
Where we live
On the Road Again!




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